Brexit: no extension of transition period; consequences in Dutch ports immediately after 31 December 2020
Portbase - The UK formally left the EU on the 31st of January…
6 benefits
Swiftly through the Dutch portsOne central windowInfo precedes cargo100% digitalReuse of dataSmart customs supervision
Swiftly through the Dutch ports
The Dutch chain solution for Brexit allows cargo to travel quickly to and from the United Kingdom – also after Brexit. Provided that every link in the logistics chain participates and consistently uses Portbase in time to easily meet its obligations, transport through the Dutch ports will always continue to flow smoothly. Without unnecessary delays due to customs issues.
One central window
The Dutch chain solution for Brexit offers one central window to all terminals. No bilateral agreements or procedures that vary from terminal to terminal, but one operational approach via Portbase. The Dutch ferry operators even make the use of Portbase mandatory. Following Brexit, most shortsea terminals will also start using Portbase.
Info always precedes the cargo
Via the Port Community System (PCS) of Portbase, data is always sent ahead of the cargo. In this way, the terminal knows in advance that the container or trailer is coming and can optimally prepare the visit. There is also clarity beforehand as to whether all customs obligations have been met. If necessary, the commissioning party can still take timely action. No container or trailer needs to come to a standstill in the port after Brexit!
100% digital
The Dutch chain solution for Brexit is completely digital and automated. Virtually no paper documents are required in the port, both for delivery and collection. Portbase automatically ensures that the right party always receives all the information at the right time.
Reuse of data
Data only needs to be entered once. In the Dutch chain solution for Brexit, Portbase organises the optimal reuse of all data submitted via the web or a system link. It is no longer necessary to enter the same data over and over again. Each subsequent link reuses the information that is already available. All parties are able to operate with optimum efficiency.
Smart customs supervision
Dutch Customs has been fully integrated in the Dutch chain solution for Brexit; this applies to both the handling of the required customs formalities and the performance of inspections. The smart customs supervision results in minimal disruption to logistics in the Dutch ports.
More about Brexit
The consequences of Brexit go way beyond the transport of your cargo alone. Read more about its impact and what you can do via the links below.
Brexit window
Dutch government - Do you do business with the United Kingdom? Then prepare yourself for doing business with a country outside the EU (available in Dutch only).
Brexit toolkit
Customs - Start your preparations for Brexit today. This toolkit will help you step by step (available in Dutch only)!
Brexit Impact Scan
Dutch government - As an entrepreneur, you will gain immediate insight into which customs preparations and certificates your company requires as part of Brexit (available in Dutch only).
Initiating parties
Leading industry organisations and Portbase in its capacity as national Port Community System have joined forces to provide the shortsea and ferry sector with a chain-wide Brexit solution. Join now to ensure unhampered transport from and to the United Kingdom after Brexit.
With the cooperation of
The chain solution for Brexit in the Dutch ports was developed in close cooperation with Dutch Customs, the port authorities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the ferry operators, the Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers and Agents and the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners. The solution complies with European legislation.